Military Dining Facility Manager

Position: Project Manager – Dining Facility Operations
Location: Roy M. Wheat Galley Dining Facility, NAS Meridian, MS
Schedule: Mon–Sun, 4:30 AM – 6:30 PM (On-site; 24/7 emergency availability)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all dining facility operations, ensuring seamless breakfast, lunch, and dinner service for a high-volume, multi-entrée environment.

• Supervise and mentor a dedicated team of food service professionals.

• Manage contingency and emergency feeding operations with precision and speed.

• Ensure compliance with all sanitation, safety, and food service regulations.

• Serve as the primary on-site liaison with the Government and contracting teams.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 4+ years in cafeteria-style or multi-entrée food service for 100+ patrons, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

• Military Background: 3+ years of military food service experience at pay grade E-7 or higher (warrant/commissioned officer experience acceptable).

• Specialized Skills: Experience in contingency or emergency feeding operations within the past 2 years.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Certifications: Sanitation and food safety certification within the past 4 years.